Outward
oriented dynamic economy and free trade in both exports
and imports. Geographical advantage of being neighbor to
the European, Balkan and Middle Eastern Countries as
well as the New Independent States.

The
factors which give competitive strength to the Turkish
manufacturing industry are the abundance of natural
resources, its geographical proximity to the export
markets, developments in infrastructure and
telecommunication systems, the existence of a large
domestic market and the liberal economic policies in
force.

The
reform of the Turkish Economy and an overall change in
economic philosophy were realized at the beginning of
1980 through the comprehensive economic stabilization
and structural adjustment program based on free market
principles and the introduction of outward-oriented
economic policies.